Converting Aqualife T5HO to Dimmable Ballasts

[Philfree37]

Hey Guys!

Could use some lighting experts help, please!

The blue picture is the dimmable ballast we purchased from Aqualife directly. The other photo is from the Aqualife website showing what we have currently.

I have not disassembled the fixture yet. I wanted to wait until I was sure how to add the new ballast in.

Everything looks the same on both ballast except for the two dimmable connections to the top left. I was planning on using Kasa Smart plugs to operate the ramping up and ramping down. My current T5HO fixture does not come with the cables required to hook up the dimmable connectors.

Does anyone have experience with upgrading from the regular ballast to the dimmable ballast with the T5HO and how you did it? Thank you!!

 

[oreo54]

Hey Guys!

Could use some lighting experts help, please!

The blue picture is the dimmable ballast we purchased from Aqualife directly. The other photo is from the Aqualife website showing what we have currently.

I have not disassembled the fixture yet. I wanted to wait until I was sure how to add the new ballast in.

Everything looks the same on both ballast except for the two dimmable connections to the top left. I was planning on using Kasa Smart plugs to operate the ramping up and ramping down. My current T5HO fixture does not come with the cables required to hook up the dimmable connectors.

Does anyone have experience with upgrading from the regular ballast to the dimmable ballast with the T5HO and how you did it? Thank you!!

Hmm most ballasts dim using a 0-10v dc signal on the dim circuit.

How would a smart plug provide this?

Since most don't dim to off you need a timer to completely shut the ballast off.

 

[enrik_from_vallejo]

you would need a controller compatible with with the T5 lights you have. Hope this helps

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